What does oblation mean?
Oblation means The offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity..
Oblation
/əʊˈbleɪʃən/ · noun
Meaning
The offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity..
Definitions by Sense
- The offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity.
- (by extension) A deed or gift offered charitably.
Example Sentences
And if thy oblation be a meate offering baken in the frying pan,it ſhalbe made of fine flowꝛe with oyle.
whatever she judged proper for the oblation of the approaching night.
In the fulness of time there was an eruption of the merry-makers to the sidewalk. The uninvited guests enveloped and permeated them, and upon the night air rose joyous cries, congratulations, laughter and unclassified noises born of McGary's oblations to the hymeneal scene.
As she waits for her children in the shade / Demogorgon or demigod the ghost parade / No oblation will bring her back to our place
Synonyms for oblation
Antonyms for oblation
Related Words
Word Forms
- oblations
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for oblation?
Common synonyms include offering, religious offering.
What is the opposite of oblation?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use oblation in a sentence?
And if thy oblation be a meate offering baken in the frying pan,it ſhalbe made of fine flowꝛe with oyle.
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